M1 Garand - What to look for?
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Welding Rod
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Yes, CMP ships the Garands in the green hard case.
I have had good luck at Gun Broker looking for Garands and also by looking through the CMP forums.
If you can find a nice 5.8 million serial number rifle that has not been shot much its about as close to you can get to a new rifle thats all USGI (albeit post war)
mine is VERY close to a MOA shooter.
Get your M1 garand out and shoot it out to 600 yds. Its amazing how well they hit even at long range.
If you can find a nice 5.8 million serial number rifle that has not been shot much its about as close to you can get to a new rifle thats all USGI (albeit post war)
mine is VERY close to a MOA shooter.
Get your M1 garand out and shoot it out to 600 yds. Its amazing how well they hit even at long range.
Nothing new to contribute, except for another strong vote for the OP (or anyone else interested in owning a Garand) find a way to qualify for CMP membership and purchase one through their sales program.
They won't be around forever. In fact, they probably won't be around another 5 years.
I tell everyone that will listen that it's their duty as an American to have a Garand!
They won't be around forever. In fact, they probably won't be around another 5 years.
I tell everyone that will listen that it's their duty as an American to have a Garand!
Well I made the plunge, figured I better get one while they are still available. The paper work was not that big of a deal, but kind of a pain to find all of it. Took me awhile to find my birth certificate. But I am sure it will be worth it.
Thanks for all the input guys!! I will put up some pics when I get it.
Thanks for all the input guys!! I will put up some pics when I get it.
Welding Rod
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It's about time! ; )
Good for you.
The world would be a better place if everyone were to experience the joy of a nice M1.
Good for you.
The world would be a better place if everyone were to experience the joy of a nice M1.
Tim the student
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Good, glad to hear it. I'm very confident you will pleased with your purchase.
What did you order? Service Grade Springer?
What did you order? Service Grade Springer?
maq
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How to find an accurate and reasonable M1
Sorry I'm late.
I just registered today, was browsing the forums and ran across this thread. If someone does not feel they need matching numbers, I have found that collectors of the M1's from many states buy from the cmp in lots of 5 to 10. They are usaually looking for a particular serial number or manufacture or cartouche even.
They take what they want and sell the rest which for them, has nothing to do with the bore, the throat or the overall quality of the metal. They are more interested in the numbers and appearance. I have owned five so far that I picked up for a steel. I brought my throat and bore guages and was allowed to examine 10 rifles on there way to gun shows. Many times the stocks are not perfect, but I don't really care, these are very replaceable and it doesnt affect their shooting quality. I've gotten three with nearly perfect bores for much less then I could have otherwise.
You find the collectors on forums and boards. They are more then happy to have customers before the Gun Shows which cost them money and time... They decrease their overhead and can pass their savings to you..
Hope this may help someone..
Maq
Sorry I'm late.
I just registered today, was browsing the forums and ran across this thread. If someone does not feel they need matching numbers, I have found that collectors of the M1's from many states buy from the cmp in lots of 5 to 10. They are usaually looking for a particular serial number or manufacture or cartouche even.
They take what they want and sell the rest which for them, has nothing to do with the bore, the throat or the overall quality of the metal. They are more interested in the numbers and appearance. I have owned five so far that I picked up for a steel. I brought my throat and bore guages and was allowed to examine 10 rifles on there way to gun shows. Many times the stocks are not perfect, but I don't really care, these are very replaceable and it doesnt affect their shooting quality. I've gotten three with nearly perfect bores for much less then I could have otherwise.
You find the collectors on forums and boards. They are more then happy to have customers before the Gun Shows which cost them money and time... They decrease their overhead and can pass their savings to you..
Hope this may help someone..
Maq
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